![Steven Stamkos and the Lightning are one of three teams with 8-1 odds to win the 2019 Stanley Cup. - [Michael Miller / Wikimedia Commons]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/10/4/660x290/b_502x220x82/steven-stamkos-and-the-lightning-are-one-of-three-teams-with-81-odds-to-win-the-2019-stanley-cup-image-via-michael-millerwikimedia-commons_2111955.jpg "Steven Stamkos and the Lightning are one of three teams with 8-1 odds to win the 2019 Stanley Cup. - [Michael Miller / Wikimedia Commons]")
Tampa Bay Lightning - 8-1
As the NHL season begins, the Lightning are among three teams with 8-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup. Surprisingly, last year's final two teams, the Golden Knights and Capitals are 14-1. However, Tampa Bay boasts a talented and potent lineup including Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov. They also play in the tough Atlantic Division, but still have one of the best lineups on paper.
Your 2018-19 #Bolts roster for Opening Night. 🤩
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) October 3, 2018
10.6.18 | #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/j4ZkPq4VtC
Toronto Maple Leaps - 8-1
The Toronto Maple Leaps seriously upgraded their roster during the offseason by acquiring John Tavares. Toronto was already an explosive team, as it was, but Tavares makes them that much better. Most analysts believe this is the team to beat in the Atlantic and in all of the NHL. Watch out!
Where were you when @91Tavares scored his first as a Leaf? #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/OC1Ar61TRY
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 4, 2018
